Meet Our Therapists

Here are some of our therapists and their specialties

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Lori:

 Lori has been a licensed massage and bodywork practitioner for over 18 years in a variety of settings.  She has worked with Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Medical Doctors, Naturopaths, and Athletic Trainers.  Along with a thriving massage practice, she has also taught anatomy, nutrition, ethics, and all topics associated with therapeutic bodywork at a few accredited massage schools in Arizona.  She took a little time off from active participation in massage, and has returned with a whole different outlook on the profession.

 “Most of my practice has incorporated a lot of deep therapeutic work.  I have found over the years, it is the more subtle work that creates the biggest and most long-term changes within individuals.

With the use of various styles of bodywork, energy, and essential oils, I hope to assist my clients in reconnecting with the health they once knew.”

Modalities include but are not limited to:  gentle myofascial release (John Barnes method), deep tissue, Energy Work, Reflexology, integrative, Shiatsu, doTerra oils

 

Tonya Hughes   Tonya Hughes

 Tonya Hughes has been a Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist for 4 years. Her strengths include listening   and honoring what her clients express as their concerns, needs, and desires for the massage session. She uses her skills to listen to the body of the client to facilitate releases of constricted tissue and to nurture an overall sense of relaxation and expansion. Her foundation for providing massage and bodywork is honoring the inherent connection of body, mind, and spirit.  Her clients often express gratitude for her peaceful, nurturing, and flowing style.  Tonya is very personable and authentic in her relations with others which aids in putting others at ease and greatly enhances the relaxation response.

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Tania Boggia

Tania recently moved to NC from Florida. She was a therapist for a tennis team and did mobile massage around her county.
As a former physical education teacher, she has a strong foundation for working w/amateur sports enthusiasts. She enjoys giving relaxing swedish massages and nurturing all of the body chakras. As an avid yogi, she truly appreciates all the many paths for honoring the body. mind and spirit. Massage is a must!

Angie

Angie Lindsley

My name is Angie and it has been a very positive experience to come on board at the Cosmic Groove.

As a native of Asheville, I feel blessed to Be here and raise my family here too.

My massage education was completed in 2011 and I became licensed in 2012. I decided to attend massage school after receiving quite a bit of positive feedback while working as an acupuncturists assistant. I’be always had the holistic desire to help others while helping myself. Massage and bodywork therapy has been wonderful in helping to fulfill that desire.

In february 2013 I made the decision to leave the 8-5 systematic lifestyle in order to switch directions of my journey. I listened to my heart. Once that decision was made, firmly and knowingly, the next day, I was invited to join Cosmic Groove. I am a big fan of synchronicity!

I turn into what someone’s body is asking for while in a massage session keeping in mind of course, what the person has requested.

Integration of Deep tissue, Swedish, Reflexolgy and Reiki is how I would sum up what I offer in a session. Any of the modalities can be focused on specifically if requested or vice versa.

Life is an impeccable journey if we allow the flow to come and go and we remember to embrace appreciation for all beings and experiences.

Thank You!

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Gary Wirkkala, NC License # 12213
 
Gary’s massage method involves a dual approach. A parasympathetic relaxation response is encouraged to allow letting go from within, and then reluctant muscles are given deep work to promote letting go by external means. He provides massage that integrates Swedish, deep tissue, sports, and Esalen massage modalities. Gary is an avid cyclist and has a daily yoga practice.
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Selene’s :
Selene Briggs is a licensed massage and bodywork therapist who graduated for the therapeutic massage program at Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College.  Her mom, Caroline Briggs has practiced for 20 years and owns The Neuromuscular Massage Center in Boone, North Carolina.  Selene’s mom has influenced her greatly and has taught her many things about massage.  Selene specializes in neuromuscular therapy, swedish and hot stone massage.

Beth

Beth Huntzinger, LMBT #10819

Beth combines a relaxing Swedish massage with Reiki Energy work to heal the physical body, calm a busy mind and clear away emotions. In addition, she gives a full body Hot Stone massage using heated stones to melt away tension and warm up cold feet! List of Treatments available in 1, 1.5 and 2 hour sessions:
Swedish
Hot Stones
Reiki Energy Healing
All Specialties (2 hour Swedish with Hot Stones & Reiki)
Pregnancy Massage

 

We have around 20 therapist at the Cosmic Groove. We are in the process of posting all their pics and bios, so keep checking back for updates.

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